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Gamelihle Primary School

Public primary school · Emondlo, KwaZulu-Natal · Zululand district (Emondlo circuit)

In Emondlo, Gamelihle Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gamelihle Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gamelihle Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Emondlo. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

250
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gamelihle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Zululand district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Zululand district with Gamelihle Primary School.

  • Mthonjeni Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,799 learners against Gamelihle Primary School's 250; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gamelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dwaleni High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,651 learners against Gamelihle Primary School's 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 99.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khanyanjalo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gamelihle Primary School, 1,651 compared with 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumanyova High School teaches considerably more learners than Gamelihle Primary School, 1,650 compared with 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Isolomuzi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,650 learners against Gamelihle Primary School's 250; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gamelihle Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 98.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gamelihle Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Isgwaqana Road, Machanca, Vryheid, 3105
Postal
P.o.box 2180, Emondlo, 3105
Telephone
076 853 2260
Email
sibiyasm8@mail.com
EMIS number
500146927

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gamelihle Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Gamelihle Primary School directly, on 076 853 2260 or by email at sibiyasm8@mail.com, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gamelihle Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Gamelihle Primary School the best school in Zululand?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gamelihle Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Zululand besides Gamelihle Primary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Zululand.
How big are the classes at Gamelihle Primary School?
Gamelihle Primary School reported 250 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Gamelihle Primary School?
No. Gamelihle Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gamelihle Primary School a public or private school?
Gamelihle Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gamelihle Primary School?
You can call 076 853 2260 or email sibiyasm8@mail.com. It is located at Isgwaqana Road, Machanca, Vryheid, 3105.